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7IM: SIPPing in groups makes sense

As the UK government's reform of the pensions market approaches, there is increasing interest in self-invested pensions. 7IM is the first company to reach the market with self-invested group pensions, which offer flexibility and transparency. The product is likely to appeal to the executives of small and medium sized companies but high costs will make it unsuitable for ordinary workers.

Published By Datamonitor
31 Mar 2005
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A black day for payment protection insurance

The UK's Financial Services Authority and Office of Fair Trading have both published reports expressing concern over the payment protection insurance market, citing problems with sales standards and competition. This, they argue, can lead to customers receiving a poor deal. As a result, the FSA plans to continue its review of the market, while the OFT has referred it to the Competition Commission.

Published By Datamonitor
20 Oct 2006
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A crushing blow to uninsured drivers

The Greenaway report, a UK government-commissioned study into the problem of uninsured driving, signals the start of a crackdown on motorists that drive without insurance. This report should provide the catalyst for strengthening legislation and Datamonitor's James Greenwell argues that it will finally bring UK compliance levels in line with the rest of Europe...

Published By Datamonitor
12 Aug 2004
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A decline in petrol sales illustrates behavior that may contribute to a dip in car insurance GWP

Datamonitor has forecast the private motor insurance market will plateau during 2012-15. One influence will be static growth in volume as the cost of driving spirals. Insurers are currently unconcerned while the size of the motor parc remains stable, with declining traffic signifying less risk exposure. Yet as drivers react and adapt their behavior, larger consequences for the market are expected.

Published By Datamonitor
04 Oct 2012
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A government-backed central pool is the only way forward for insurers offering flood coverage

A central flood insurance pool such as those proposed by the ABI and Marsh will only be effective if it is administered by an organization with industry-wide support and backed by the government. It is essential that one of the plans is agreed upon and implemented in the next six months, as policy holders and the insurance industry are being exposed to significant uncertainty in the meantime.

Published By Datamonitor
30 Nov 2011
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AA / Shoosmiths: a personal injury push

The AA's partnership with Shoosmiths will allow it to compete with RAC's blossoming legal services division and capitalize on new opportunities in the sector. The services group's timing is appropriate, as regulatory changes in the law profession are likely to see a raft of familiar retail brands offering legal services. Like RAC, the AA is well placed at the vanguard of this shift.

Published By Datamonitor
21 Apr 2005
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AA/Saga: insurer looks set to benefit from proposed in-house credit hire operations

In a move to tackle the costs associated with credit hire, AA/Saga plans to bring its arrangements in-house. Credit hire costs are a major source of claims inflation for motor insurers, and bringing credit hire in-house could generate a lucrative side line, while also giving it greater control over a key driver in claims costs.

Published By Datamonitor
16 Jul 2009
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Abbey National: losing more than money

Abbey National [ANL.L] made losses of GBP144 million in H1 2003, resulting from the poor performance of wholesale banking operations. Abbey is in the process of selling off a large number of its non-core businesses to concentrate on its core savings and loans business in the UK. However, it runs the risk of disposing of some useful assets.

Published By Datamonitor
31 Jul 2003
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Abbey: short-term solution

By cutting the payouts to its life insurance policyholders, Abbey [ABBE.L] has avoided the wrath of its investors. The move may have plugged the financial gap in the short-term but it has not solved the underlying cash flow problems faced by Abbey's life division.

Published By Datamonitor
14 Jul 2004
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ABC Insurance: LV= expands general insurance business

LV= has announced that its new broker division, ABC Insurance, is scheduled to launch in June 2007. The launch will add a new brand, an additional distribution channel, and a strong management team to LV='s proposition; moving it one step closer to its ambitious aim of becoming a top five UK general insurer.

Published By Datamonitor
19 Apr 2007

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